Feature: Top 20 CEOS Under 40

August 1, 2016

With blazing energy and business savvy, these young CEOs are leading the beauty industry into a new era.

by Malena Jaime

One thing is for sure: the beauty industry has transformed drastically in the last 10 to 15 years. In that time, some new faces — and products — have appeared on the scene, as well as technological innovations that have transformed the way we market, discover and share new products with the world.

We spoke with 20 of the industry’s most successful young entrepreneurs to tap into their keen insights on this new age of beauty. Unsurprisingly, social media was largely credited for affording start-ups the opportunity to market great products without the costs that bring down many new businesses. To our surprise, however, many of these businessmen and businesswomen credit a certain entrepreneurial spirit for their success — rather than concrete decisions or strategies. Discover what the future of the industry holds, according to a few bright individuals who show us, it’s safe in their hands.